Bike Lane Approval
Summary
La Crosse is moving forward with downtown bike lanes after the Common Council backed WisDOT’s hybrid plan. That means some downtown streets will be reorganized for different uses, so expect changes to how you drive, park, or bike through the area.
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Impact analysis
Taxpayers will likely foot some of the bill for designing, building, and maintaining the new bike lanes, but the source doesn’t give a price tag.
People who bike downtown should get a safer, more connected route, and the city could see modest safety and livability gains.
Drivers who depend on those streets for travel lanes or curb access could see trade-offs, but the source doesn’t spell out specific losses.
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La Crosse city council finally votes on the “bike lanes” plans for downtown La Crosse
La Crosse city council finally votes on the “bike lanes” plans for downtown La Crosse WIZM 92.3FM 106.7FM 1410AM
La Crosse Common Council approves WisDOT's hybrid option recommendation to add bike lanes downtown - WXOW
La Crosse Common Council approves WisDOT's hybrid option recommendation to add bike lanes downtown WXOW
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